Object Details
Summary
This is an 8-inch diameter mirror for a Springfield - style Newtonian telescope. The manufacturer is unknown, but the design is a faithful rendition of Russell W. Porter’s design and instruments made on that design by John Pierce in the 1930s. Mr. Steve Smith, the donor, reported that his uncle, Harvey L. Walsh, found this telescope on a Virginia farm during a trip. He does not know when this happened or where the farm was. Walsh purchased the telescope and then restored it. Smith does not know if it was ever operational, but an inspection reveals that it is complete and should be operational.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen T. Smith
Inventory Number
A20050388003
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
INSTRUMENTS-Scientific
Materials
Glass, Paint, Silver, Paper, Adhesive
Dimensions
3-D: 2.5 x 20.3cm (1 x 8 in.)
Storage (Rehoused on aluminum pallet with 5 other objects): 213.4 × 152.4 × 89.5cm, 137.9kg (84 × 60 × 35 1/4 in., 304lb.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20050388003